A series of free community events have been organised to improve the lives of people in Bolton.

Organised by the council’s public health team, four Active Lives events are being held across the borough and will be open to everyone.

Each event will feature free healthy food and refreshments, bike assessments and basic repairs, kids’ arts and crafts, health checks, local activity providers, health walks, volunteer opportunities, discounts, and giveaways.

There will also be the chance for residents to give their views on what they would like to see in their local community.

The Bolton News:

The aim is to create an environment where people are more active in their daily lives, which in turn will improve health and resilience across communities.

This is designed to increase both physical and emotional wellbeing, improve life chances and employability, decrease dependence on health and social care services and support prosperity.

The council’s executive cabinet member for wellbeing, Cllr Susan Baines, said: “We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong connected communities with healthy, engaged residents.

“A healthy and active population is key, and we want the health and wellbeing of people in Bolton to be as good as anywhere in Greater Manchester.

“We have lots on offer across the town and I would urge everybody to come along and take advantage of the local activity and support available.”

Here are details of the four sessions:

High Street Library, High Street, Bolton BL3 6SZ  

Tuesday January 24, from 4pm to 7pm

Castle Hill Youth Centre, Castleton Street, Bolton BL2 2JW  

Monday, January 30, from 4pm to 7.30pm

Central Library, Crompton Place Shopping Centre, Bolton BL1 1DF  

Friday, February 3, from 11.30am to 2.30pm

Bolton Arena, Arena Approach, Horwich, Bolton BL6 6LB  

Monday, February 27, from 4pm to 7.30pm

To book onto one of the events go online or people can just turn up on the day.